Patents by Inventor Michael Brandl
Michael Brandl has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240292504Abstract: A light emission arrangement includes a driver arrangement having a first, a second, and a third driver. The light emission arrangement also includes a number N of assemblies. Each assembly includes a first, a second, and a third light-emitting semiconductor body. The number N is greater than 1. The first driver is coupled to a first series connection including the first light-emitting semiconductor bodies of the number N of assemblies. The second driver is coupled to a second series connection including the second light emitting-semiconductor bodies of the number N of assemblies. The third driver is coupled to a third series connection including the third light-emitting semiconductor bodies of the number N of assemblies. The first, second, and third driver are each configured to output a driver signal dependent on photometric quantities of the first, the second, and the third light-emitting semiconductor bodies of the number N of assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Michael BRANDL, Sebastian STIGLER
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Publication number: 20240278645Abstract: It is provided a window of a vehicle, optoelectronic circuits, in particular optoelectronic circuits for a window of a vehicle and a method for manufacturing a window of a vehicle including at least one optoelectronic component. It is further provided a display comprising at least one display module each comprising at least one optoelectronic array with a plurality of optoelectronic components, each optoelectronic component forming a pixel comprising at least one subpixel, in particular a ?LED. In addition, a method for manufacturing a display module comprising at least one optoelectronic array with a plurality of optoelectronic components, each optoelectronic component forming a pixel comprising at least one subpixel, in particular a ?LED, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Matthias GOLDBACH, Stefan Grötsch, Lugwig Hofbauer, Sebastian Wittmann, Robert Regensburger, Thomas Schwarz, Michael Brandl, Andreas Dobner, Sebastian Stigler
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Publication number: 20240280741Abstract: A vehicle pane includes a light emitting arrangement including a plurality of optoelectronic components on a flexible foil. The vehicle pane also includes a structure including a first pane, a second pane arranged thereon, and at least one at least partially transparent connecting layer connecting the first pane and the second pane. The structure includes an at least partially transparent inner region and an edge region surrounding the inner region. The light emitting arrangement is arranged laterally in the edge region of the structure and the edge region with the light emitting arrangement is configured to direct light generated by the optoelectronic components along the at least partially transparent connecting layer into the at least partially transparent inner region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Sebastian WITTMANN, Uli HILLER, Michael BRANDL
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Publication number: 20240274771Abstract: An optoelectronic lighting device includes an at least partially transparent base body with a first main surface that is, in particular curved surface, and a second main surface. The second main surface does at least partially not extend parallel to the first main surface. A decorative layer is arranged on the curved first main surface, which substantially follows the curvature of the first main surface. An optoelectronic foil is arranged on the second main surface. The optoelectronic foil includes a carrier substrate that is, in particular a flexible carrier substrate; at least one electrical line and a plurality of optoelectronic semiconductor components arranged on the carrier substrate; and an at least partially transparent adhesive layer, which is arranged between the optoelectronic semiconductor components and the base body and which connects the optoelectronic foil to the second main surface. The optoelectronic semiconductor components are embedded in the adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2022Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Sebastian WITTMANN, Michael BRANDL, Uli HILLER, Andreas DOBNER
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Patent number: 12040317Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises a plurality of optoelectronic light sources being arranged on a first layer, in particular an intermediate layer being arranged between a cover layer and a carrier layer. The first layer comprises or consists of an at least partially transparent material and each optoelectronic light source of the plurality of optoelectronic light sources comprises an individual light converter for converting light emitted by the associated light source into converted light. The light converter of each optoelectronic light source is arranged on the first layer and/or the associated optoelectronic light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventors: Michael Brandl, Andreas Dobner, Matthias Goldbach, Sebastian Wittmann, Uli Hiller, Markus Klein, Thomas Schwarz, Andreas Waldschik, Michael Wittmann, Matthias Bruckschloegl, Stefan Groetsch, Rainer Huber, Peter Brick, Ludwig Hofbauer
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Publication number: 20240153320Abstract: Disclosed herein is a test rover apparatus, a test system and a test method using the test rover apparatus. For example, the test rover apparatus is provided with a chassis that is configured to support an object representing a mobile actor, and a motor that is coupled to at least one wheel. At least one spring is coupled between the at least one wheel and the chassis to: bias the at least one wheel to extend out of the cavity to engage an underlying surface, and compress in response to a load being applied to the top of the chassis thereby retracting the at least one wheel into the cavity. A controller is configured to control the motor to drive the at least one wheel to propel the chassis along a predetermined route that is based on simulation data and corresponds to a maneuver of the mobile actor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Thomas Daniel MCMENAMIN, JR., Raymond LEONARD, Michael BRANDL, Timothy RIGGS, Sean William SHAWGO, Dustin Ryan YAUTZ
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Publication number: 20240049383Abstract: The invention relates to a connection carrier having at least one contact track which is connected in an electrically conductive manner to a contact surface for electrically contacting a semiconductor component, the contact track having a network structure in at least some locations. The invention further relates to a method for producing a connection carrier having contact tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Sebastian WITTMANN, Michael BRANDL, Andreas DOBNER
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Publication number: 20230335690Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Siegfried HERRMANN, Hubert Halbritter, Peter Brick, Thomas Schwarz, Laura Kreiner, Petrus Sundgren, Jean-Jacques Drolet, Michael Brandl, Xue Wang, Andreas Biebersdorf, Christoph Klemp, Ines Pietzonka, Julia Stolz, Simon Schwalenberg, Andreas Leber, Christine Rafael, Eva-Maria Rummel, Nicole Heitzer, Marie Assmann, Erwin Lang, Andreas Rausch, Marc Philippens, Karsten Diekmann, Stefan Illek, Christian Berger, Felix Feix, Ana Kanevce, Georg Bogner, Karl Engl
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Publication number: 20220352436Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Andreas BIEBERSDORF, Michael BRANDL, Peter BRICK, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Hubert HALBRITTER, Laura KREINER, Erwin LANG, Andreas LEBER, Marc PHILIPPENS, Thomas SCHWARZ, Julia STOLZ, Xue WANG, Karsten DIEKMANN, Karl ENGL, Siegfried HERRMANN, Stefan ILLEK, Ines PIETZONKA, Andreas RAUSCH, Simon SCHWALENBERG, Petrus SUNDGREN, Georg BOGNER, Christoph KLEMP, Christine RAFAEL, Felix FEIX, Eva-Maria RUMMEL, Nicole HEITZER, Marie ASSMANN, Christian BERGER, Ana KANEVCE
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Publication number: 20220310893Abstract: Optoelectronic arrangement is proposed for use in a transparent glazing element of a vehicle, for example. The arrangement comprises at least one substantially transparent carrier layer, at least one conductor layer comprising conductor paths provided on at least one side of said carrier layer, at least one light emitting element arranged on the carrier layer and electrically coupled to conductor paths on said conductor layer and at least one proximity and/or touch sensor arranged on at least one of said carrier layers, the arrangement further being couplable to a control module for controlling the operation of said at least one light emitting element in response to information from said at least one proximity and/or touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Ulrich FREI, Ludwig HOFBAUER, Michael BRANDL, Rainer HUBER, Sebastian WITTMANN, Peter BRICK, Ulrich STREPPEL
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Publication number: 20220310888Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Andreas BIEBERSDORF, Michael BRANDL, Peter BRICK, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Hubert HALBRITTER, Laura KREINER, Erwin LANG, Andreas LEBER, Marc PHILIPPENS, Thomas SCHWARZ, Julia STOLZ, Xue WANG, Karsten DIEKMANN, Karl ENGL, Siegfried HERRMANN, Stefan ILLEK, Ines PIETZONKA, Andreas RAUSCH, Simon SCHWALENBERG, Petrus SUNDGREN, Georg BOGNER, Christoph KLEMP, Christine RAFAEL, Felix FEIX, Eva-Maria RUMMEL, Nicole HEITZER, Marie ASSMANN, Christian BERGER, Ana KANEVCE
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Publication number: 20220293829Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Andreas BIEBERSDORF, Michael BRANDL, Peter BRICK, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Hubert HALBRITTER, Laura KREINER, Erwin LANG, Andreas LEBER, Marc PHILIPPENS, Thomas SCHWARZ, Julia STOLZ, Xue WANG, Karsten DIEKMANN, Karl ENGL, Siegfried HERRMANN, Stefan ILLEK, Ines PIETZONKA, Andreas RAUSCH, Simon SCHWALENBERG, Petrus SUNDGREN, Georg BOGNER, Christoph KLEMP, Christine RAFAEL, Felix FEIX, Eva-Maria RUMMEL, Nicole HEITZER, Marie ASSMANN, Christian BERGER, Ana KANEVCE
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Publication number: 20220293830Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Andreas BIEBERSDORF, Michael BRANDL, Peter BRICK, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Hubert HALBRITTER, Laura KREINER, Erwin LANG, Andreas LEBER, Marc PHILIPPENS, Thomas SCHWARZ, Julia STOLZ, Xue WANG, Karsten DIEKMANN, Karl ENGL, Siegfried HERRMANN, Stefan ILLEK, Ines PIETZONKA, Andreas RAUSCH, Simon SCHWALENBERG, Petrus SUNDGREN, Georg BOGNER, Christoph KLEMP, Christine RAFAEL, Felix FEIX, Eva-Maria RUMMEL, Nicole HEITZER, Marie ASSMANN, Christian BERGER, Ana KANEVCE
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Publication number: 20220285591Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Andreas BIEBERSDORF, Michael BRANDL, Peter BRICK, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Hubert HALBRITTER, Laura KREINER, Erwin LANG, Andreas LEBER, Marc PHILIPPENS, Thomas SCHWARZ, Julia STOLZ, Xue WANG, Karsten DIEKMANN, Karl ENGL, Siegfried HERRMANN, Stefan ILLEK, Ines PIETZONKA, Andreas RAUSCH, Simon SCHWALENBERG, Petrus SUNDGREN, Georg BOGNER, Christoph KLEMP, Christine RAFAEL, Felix FEIX, Eva-Maria RUMMEL, Nicole HEITZER, Marie ASSMANN, Christian BERGER, Ana KANEVCE
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Publication number: 20220285592Abstract: The invention relates to various aspects of a ?-LED or a ?-LED array for augmented reality or lighting applications, in particular in the automotive field. The ?-LED is characterized by particularly small dimensions in the range of a few ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Andreas BIEBERSDORF, Michael BRANDL, Peter BRICK, Jean-Jacques DROLET, Hubert HALBRITTER, Laura KREINER, Erwin LANG, Andreas LEBER, Marc PHILIPPENS, Thomas SCHWARZ, Julia STOLZ, Xue WANG, Karsten DIEKMANN, Karl ENGL, Siegfried HERRMANN, Stefan ILLEK, Ines PIETZONKA, Andreas RAUSCH, Simon SCHWALENBERG, Petrus SUNDGREN, Georg BOGNER, Christoph KLEMP, Christine RAFAEL, Felix FEIX, Eva-Maria RUMMEL, Nicole HEITZER, Marie ASSMANN, Christian BERGER, Ana KANEVCE
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Publication number: 20220238497Abstract: An optoelectronic device, in particular an at least semi-transparent pane for example for a vehicle, comprises: a cover layer, a carrier layer, an intermediate layer between the cover layer and the carrier layer, wherein at least one and preferably a plurality of optoelectronic light sources, in particular ?LEDS, is arranged on at least one surface of the intermediate layer and/or is at least partially embedded in the intermediate layer, wherein the intermediate layer is adapted such that light emitted by the optoelectronic light sources at least partially spreads in and along the intermediate layer and exits the intermediate layer within and/or at a pre-set distance to the respective optoelectronic light source in a direction through the cover layer and/or through the carrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Michael BRANDL, Andreas DOBNER, Matthias GOLDBACH, Sebastian WITTMANN, Uli HILLER, Markus KLEIN, Thomas SCHWARZ, Andreas WALDSCHIK, Michael WITTMANN, Matthias BRUCKSCHLOEGL, Stefan GROETSCH, Rainer HUBER, Peter BRICK, Ludwig HOFBAUER
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Publication number: 20220227230Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises a plurality of layer segments, in particular intermediate layer segments, arranged between a cover layer and a carrier layer. At least one optoelectronic component is arranged on at least one of the plurality of layer segments and a first and a second layer segment of the plurality of the layer segments are overlapping each other along a first direction each forming a respective boundary region. The first layer segment comprises at least one first contact pad and the second layer segment comprises at least one second contact pad, wherein the at least one first and second contact pad are arranged in the respective boundary region facing each other and being mechanically and electrically connected. The at least one first and second contact pad each comprises a plurality of nanowires which are at least partially made of conductive material such as for example copper, gold, or nickel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Matthias GOLDBACH, Stefan GROETSCH, Ludwig HOFBAUER, Sebastian WITTMANN, Robert REGENSBURGER, Thomas SCHWARZ, Michael BRANDL, Andreas DOBNER, Sebastian STIGLER
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Publication number: 20220181266Abstract: An optoelectronic component includes at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip and an electronic first storage medium. The first storage medium electrically stores first component information. The component can be uniquely identified via the first component information. The optoelectronic component also includes a second storage medium which can be read out wirelessly at least in an unmounted state of the component. The second storage medium stores second component information that is representative of the first component information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventor: Michael BRANDL
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Publication number: 20220167334Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises a plurality of optoelectronic light sources being arranged on a first layer, in particular an intermediate layer being arranged between a cover layer and a carrier layer. The first layer comprises or consists of an at least partially transparent material and each optoelectronic light source of the plurality of optoelectronic light sources comprises an individual light converter for converting light emitted by the associated light source into converted light. The light converter of each optoelectronic light source is arranged on the first layer and/or the associated optoelectronic light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Michael Brandl, Andreas Dobner, Matthias Goldbach, Sebastian Wittmann, Uli Hiller, Markus Klein, Thomas Schwarz, Andreas Waldschik, Michael Wittmann, Matthias Bruckschloegl, Stefan Groetsch, Rainer Huber, Peter Brick, Ludwig Hofbauer
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Publication number: 20220149019Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises a layer stack, which includes a carrier layer, a cover layer, and a first layer. The first layer is in particular an intermediate layer, arranged between the cover layer and the carrier layer. At least one electronic or optoelectronic element, in particular an optoelectronic light source, is arranged on the first layer and at least one layer of the layer stack and preferably all layers of the layer stack are at least partially transparent. The layer stack comprises at least one layer which comprises particles with a high thermal conductivity and/or at least one thermally conductive layer which is arranged between two adjacent layers of the layer stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Michael Brandl, Andreas Dobner, Matthias Goldbach, Sebastian Wittmann, Uli Hiller, Markus Klein, Thomas Schwarz, Andreas Waldschik, Michael Wittmann, Matthias Bruckschloegl, Stefan Groetsch, Rainer Huber, Peter Brick, Ludwig Hofbauer